Together through the storm: How our university withstood the cyberattack

The cyberattack that struck our university on January 11, 2025, was repelled through quick and vigilant action. The decision to disconnect all internal and external network connections that night significantly impacted our entire community. While our university has returned to normal operations over the past few months, the aftermath resonates within parts of our community. This is the story of the cyberattack through the eyes of seventeen involved members of TU/e: from IT specialists to educational support staff, from students to professors, from planners to communication professionals, and from researchers to administrators.